Yes, you've been pregnant for the last nine months and now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it's time for you to get your body back! I've been there and done it all....the long days that seem to never end, the peace of maybe having a quiet moment to sit back and relax while the baby is asleep, or the simple joy of being able to just take a shower. There will be so many things to do and so many things that keep us from taking care of ourselves during the next 18 months or more. However, you have to make a decision to do SOMETHING! So, let's start off with 8 simple steps to move you in the right direction. After your six weeks or more of healing you should be ready to go!
Go for a walk -
Start off with a simple walk around the block (pushing a stroller for 30 minutes burns up to 150 calories).
Breastfeed-
Breastfeeding burns 600-800 calories a day!
Watch Calories & Fat Intake-
Say no to fast food, cookies, chips and soda or any other empty calorie food, and stick to nutritious foods, like lean meats, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and low-fat diary foods.
Get Plenty of Rest (Take a Nap)
When the baby goes to sleep...you need to go to sleep. You can always wash the dishes in the sink or do the laundry later.
Lift Weights/Workout
If you can't get to the gym, there are many exercises you can do right at home through workout videos or even using your baby. Hold the baby close to your chest and do walking lunges or do lunges while on your walk pushing the stroller. We all like to lift our babies up toward the ceiling for fun while we lay on our backs...give it a try and make it work for you.
Spend Time With Other Mothers
It's always good to have someone to talk to and to spend time with; someone where you have something in common...a new baby! Just having someone to talk to relieves stress, anxiety and frustration.
Eat Healthy
Make an effort to eat healthy everyday. You will not get your body back if you don't eat the right foods and take care of yourself. Eat healthy snacks...veggies, fruit, whole grain crackers, yogurt and nuts. Leave the chips and soda alone.
Enjoy Your Baby
Most important of all....enjoy your baby! Love them, kiss them, hug them like there is no tomorrow, because they grow up too fast! Let your baby be your motivation to get in shape and be as healthy as you can be, because they need you!
Live Fit Live Strong!!
Go for a walk -
Start off with a simple walk around the block (pushing a stroller for 30 minutes burns up to 150 calories).
Breastfeed-
Breastfeeding burns 600-800 calories a day!
Watch Calories & Fat Intake-
Say no to fast food, cookies, chips and soda or any other empty calorie food, and stick to nutritious foods, like lean meats, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and low-fat diary foods.
Get Plenty of Rest (Take a Nap)
When the baby goes to sleep...you need to go to sleep. You can always wash the dishes in the sink or do the laundry later.
Lift Weights/Workout
If you can't get to the gym, there are many exercises you can do right at home through workout videos or even using your baby. Hold the baby close to your chest and do walking lunges or do lunges while on your walk pushing the stroller. We all like to lift our babies up toward the ceiling for fun while we lay on our backs...give it a try and make it work for you.
Spend Time With Other Mothers
It's always good to have someone to talk to and to spend time with; someone where you have something in common...a new baby! Just having someone to talk to relieves stress, anxiety and frustration.
Eat Healthy
Make an effort to eat healthy everyday. You will not get your body back if you don't eat the right foods and take care of yourself. Eat healthy snacks...veggies, fruit, whole grain crackers, yogurt and nuts. Leave the chips and soda alone.
Enjoy Your Baby
Most important of all....enjoy your baby! Love them, kiss them, hug them like there is no tomorrow, because they grow up too fast! Let your baby be your motivation to get in shape and be as healthy as you can be, because they need you!
Live Fit Live Strong!!
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